A quick bit of advice and performance by Adam Harris. Adam is a Peter Vogl student and will perform an original solo over a G Minor Groove jam track from the Let’s Jam Jazz & Blues CD.
Bio: Adam Harris has been playing guitar for nearly six years. He was in several bands in high school that played a wide variety of genres including jazz, funk, blues, latin, rock and reggae. He is currently studying music at Presbyterian College in South Carolina with an emphasis in Jazz improvisation. Adam’s influences include Larry Carlton, George Benson, Joe Pass, Eric Clapton and Trey Annastasio.
On Peter Vogl: Studying under Peter’s instruction has taken my guitar playing to a very advanced level. He improved my technique immensely, allowing myself to play at speeds I had only dreamed of prior to taking lessons with him. Peter has given me a great depth in knowledge in theory along with many essential aspects of the guitar.
Guitar playing advice and performance by guitarist, and Peter Vogl student, Mike Rickard. In the video Mike performs his original song "Lucky". To hear more of his music, visit mikerickard.com or his myspace page.
Bio: Atlanta-based singer/songwriter Mike Rickard sang with several vocal groups while touring the US and internationally before he began writing his own music and playing the guitar. In 2004, he released his debut CD, the critically praised “Stirred Not Shaken.” The CD, a collection of self-penned songs, displays Mike’s sensitivity and humor in dealing with the big issues of life: things like fear, loss, and loneliness, to finding happiness and love. The title of the CD comes from the irreverent line from the gospel rock track, “Who I Am” – “So here’s to all the therapy I guess I should have taken/If I had to sum it up, I’ve been stirred but I’m not shaken.” Mike loves to share his music with live audiences at various festivals, clubs, coffeehouses, and home concerts. He plans to begin work on his second CD in the fall of 2007.
Mike’s thoughts on Peter Vogl: Peter Vogl is a masterful guitar player and a great teacher. But he is more than that – he is a true artist. Peter continually challenges me to develop new skills; but more importantly, he has taught me that music comes not from perfect technique, but from truly believing in, and communicating through, my songs. He has taught me to look for interesting chord variations, to “change it up” and improvise to keep it fresh, and to be willing to make mistakes and learn from them. He has also taught me a lot about song structure and has been instrumental in my development as a songwriter.
